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What is the term for one's internal sense of being male, female, or something else?
What is the term for one's internal sense of being male, female, or something else?
What is the term for when one's gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth?
What is the term for when one's gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth?
Which of the following organizations provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth?
Which of the following organizations provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth?
What is a common issue faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the criminal justice system?
What is a common issue faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the criminal justice system?
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What is a term used to describe someone whose gender identity does not fit into the traditional male/female binary?
What is a term used to describe someone whose gender identity does not fit into the traditional male/female binary?
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Why do LGBTQ+ individuals often face higher rates of mental health issues?
Why do LGBTQ+ individuals often face higher rates of mental health issues?
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What does the 'L' in LGBTQ+ stand for?
What does the 'L' in LGBTQ+ stand for?
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What event marked the beginning of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement?
What event marked the beginning of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement?
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What is the term for people who do not identify as heterosexual or cisgender?
What is the term for people who do not identify as heterosexual or cisgender?
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When was marriage equality legalized in the United States?
When was marriage equality legalized in the United States?
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What does the '+' symbol in LGBTQ+ represent?
What does the '+' symbol in LGBTQ+ represent?
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Study Notes
LGBTQ+ Acronym
- L: Lesbian (women who are attracted to women)
- G: Gay (men who are attracted to men)
- B: Bisexual (people who are attracted to both men and women)
- T: Transgender (people whose gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth)
- Q: Queer (an umbrella term for people who do not identify as heterosexual or cisgender)
- +: Represents other identities that do not fit into the above categories, such as pansexual, asexual, and genderqueer
LGBTQ+ History
- The modern LGBTQ+ rights movement began in the 1960s with the Stonewall Riots in New York City
- Prior to the 1960s, LGBTQ+ individuals were often persecuted and marginalized, with many facing discrimination, violence, and even death
LGBTQ+ Rights
- LGBTQ+ individuals have faced and continue to face discrimination in areas such as employment, housing, and healthcare
- Marriage equality was legalized in the United States in 2015 with the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges
- Many countries still criminalize same-sex relationships, with some imposing the death penalty
LGBTQ+ Identity
- Gender identity: one's internal sense of being male, female, or something else
- Sexual orientation: one's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others
- Gender expression: how one presents their gender to the world
- Cisgender: when one's gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth
- Genderqueer: when one's gender identity does not fit into the traditional male/female binary
LGBTQ+ Issues
- Higher rates of mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, due to discrimination and marginalization
- Higher rates of suicide among LGBTQ+ youth, particularly trans youth
- Disproportionate representation in the criminal justice system, with LGBTQ+ individuals facing higher rates of violence and discrimination behind bars
LGBTQ+ Support
- The Trevor Project: a national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth
- GLAAD: a media advocacy organization working to promote understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals
- PFLAG: a national organization providing support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families
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Test your knowledge of the LGBTQ+ community, including the acronym, history, rights, identity, and issues faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as organizations that provide support and advocacy.
